Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a Futurist Strategist and help architect the next decade of innovation. We're seeking a visionary thinker to analyze emerging trends, develop long-term roadmaps, and guide our organization through the transformative landscape of 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge technology forecasting with strategic business planning, requiring both analytical rigor and creative foresight.
As part of our elite Future Strategy team, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D leaders, and innovation labs to identify paradigm shifts, disrupt traditional markets, and position Horizon Dynamics as an industry pioneer. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an unwavering passion for what's next, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, geopolitical shifts, and societal trends to forecast industry disruptions through 2030
- Develop strategic frameworks and scenario-planning models for business units adapting to 2026 market realities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on future opportunities and risks
- Produce actionable intelligence reports on AI ethics, climate tech, and biotechnology convergence
- Design innovation pipelines for next-gen products and services targeting 2026 consumer needs
- Advocate for ethical governance of exponential technologies through policy recommendations
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies and trend synthesis
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, corporate innovation, or futures research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or digital transformation topics
- Portfolio demonstrating successful implementation of future-oriented strategies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)